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China deploys excessive troops along Pangong Tso
SECTIONSChina deploys excessive troops along Pangong TsoBy Manu Pubby, ET
BureauLast Updated: May 20, 2020, 11:12 AM IST
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The standoff at Ladakh, triggered by an excessive deployment of forces by the
Chinese side, is being monitored closely by the top leadership including National
Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who has been getting regular updates on the evolving
situation.

Flashpoint Galwan: Why India-China upping military presence in Ladakh region

New Delhi: The standoff at Ladakh, triggered by an excessive deployment of forces
by the Chinese side, is being monitored closely by the top leadership including
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who has been getting regular updates on the
evolving situation, sources have told ET.

What started off as one of the many face-offs that occur between troops patrolling
the disputed border has taken a more serious turn after the Chinese side brought in
troops and heavy equipment from a military exercise that was being conducted in the
region this week. It is believed that Chinese troops have also taken up positions
along the Pangong Tso Lake in the finger area and are conducting aggressive patrols
with motorboats to deter Indian forces in the region.

Some temporary structures put up in the finger area are also said to have been
damaged. At the Galwan flashpoint, Chinese troops have maintained their presence
and are being countered by Indian reinforcements that have also moved in large
numbers. Reports coming in suggest that the face-off position at Galwan is being
broadened by the Chinese to almost officil four kilometres as it rushed in
additional troops this week.
Sources said that a possible target could be the Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO)
Road that was constructed last year and is a lifeline for Sub Sector North (SSN).
However, Indian deployments have been made in sufficient numbers to deter the
approach, with sources saying that the ground situation is very different from 1962
when Chinese forces managed to sweep in with superior numbers.

The Chinese side has been unhappy over the construction of a road and bridge in the
Galwan area that has recently been undertaken by India for patrolling and to help
the local population. Efforts have been on to resolve the situation through talks
and higher level involvements. However, recent commentary by the Chinese media has
suggested an aggressive stand by the PLA with reports saying that the Chinese side
is 'tightening its grip' over the region.

The Indian side has not commented in detail on the situation but has said that such
face-offs do occur on the disputed border and are resolved at the ground level
after talks. As first reported by ET, several hundred soldiers from each side have
been deployed as the Galwan stand off enters its second week. The Chinese side has
over 80 tents at the stand off spot and has made temporary defensive positions, and
is believed to have moved fast response reinforcements close to the Galwan River.
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13 COMMENTS ON THIS STORY

Thor118 days ago

Any indian buying a chinese phone or some other chinese made item must feel guilty.
Remember the courageous soldiers protecting the border from rogue Chinese regime
aggression. All Indians must take an oath and boycott the Chinese made items from
now.

Narender Kommuru119 days ago

Well done. Sevrity forces will stick to the new policy of not handing over bodies
of these terrorists to their families. Instead these terrorists and their families
must be shamed.

Raj Krishnamurthy119 days ago

What a shame! We are still making Chinese cell phone companies no # 1 in India!! So
patriotic!!!
Be indian buy indian!!! Indian should now corner china in all the forums! That's
china's worry and posing agressively!
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